Posted by Curto on February 11, 2012 at 01:57 PM CST
After months of waiting, Hasbro has revealed today at Toy Fair, just which character came out on top in the latest
Star Wars Fan's Choice poll! The winning character is... Mara Jade Skywalker! Look for the Jedi version of this popular Expanded Universe character to be added to the line in 2013. Stay tuned for more from Toy Fair all weekend long!
Posted by Curto on February 11, 2012 at 09:00 AM CST
Rebelscum is hitting the streets of New York City with all the news you need to know from Toy Fair 2012. Hang out with out as all day long as we get ready for all the reveals at the Hasbro Collector Event, where all the latest news will be revealed. Get the full details after the jump.
Posted by Curto on February 11, 2012 at 08:01 AM CST
Those courageous cats Gretchen & Caribou are back with another Disney scoop!
"As we are all celebrating TPM in 3-D in theaters, The Disney Parks Blog provides a preview of the main design theme and some merchandise for this year's Star Wars Weekends. Enjoy the preview."
Posted by Jay on February 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM CST
If your fandom is getting re-kindled this weekend due to the release of The Phantom Menace in 3D, consider funding a new book about the US Locations used to film Star Wars. There's less than 2 weeks left to donate!
Posted by Curto on February 10, 2012 at 09:00 AM CST
Check out a very cool trio of
Star Wars movie-style prints created by artist Christopher Lee. All three parts of the Classic Trilogy are illustrated in a very fun style and prints can be purchased for $35 each. Check them out over at
TheBeastIsBack.com.
Posted by Curto on February 10, 2012 at 07:30 AM CST
Dark Horse has sent out solicitations for their May 2012 titles, including 4 Star Wars comics...including a few comics you got a first look at right here on Rebelscum.com! Check out the advance solicitation list after the jump.
Posted by Jay on February 10, 2012 at 07:23 AM CST
To celebrate the release of the deluxe-edition of Book of Sith–Secrets of the Dark Side, we present the full Jedi Journals gallery of images for your education. Click thru for the full details!
Posted by Curto on February 10, 2012 at 07:02 AM CST
Hasbro announces a new line called
Star Wars AMP’D. More details to be announced (probably tomorrow), but for now, here is what they've announced:
"In fall, kids can gear up for battle with STAR WARS AMP’D. For the first time ever, kids will be able to quickly and easily customize the most iconic STAR WARS vehicles and prepare them for any mission: land, space, sea or air! In 2012, the line features 9 figures and 6 vehicles." UPDATE: Image added of what looks to be an interesting vehicle that can be rearranged to simulate other configurations.
Posted by Chris on February 9, 2012 at 04:25 PM CST
Lucasfilm's Pete Vilmur shares a nice write-up on the latest
Episode I toys being released in France, Belgium & Luxemburg. Check out the full article complete with detailed photos
here and be on the look out for some cool stuff if you live in one of those locations!
Posted by Chris on February 9, 2012 at 10:02 AM CST
The upmarket men's
ShortList Magazine is releasing a special
Star Wars themed issue this week. Creator George Lucas actually lends his thoughts in a letter welcoming fans to this
special edition. The free magazine can be found mainly outside tube stations in the United Kingdom. Also, check out their
50 Star Wars Quotes article!
Posted by Curto on February 9, 2012 at 07:05 AM CST
Walmart.com has leaked a new photo of Hasbro's upcoming MTT vehicle (the BMF for 2012). The photo is part of a series of 3D images that you can view. Kudos to Yakface.com for uncovering this!
Posted by Jay on February 8, 2012 at 12:16 PM CST
There's a little bit of everything in comics this week: from an Agent to Zayne!
Posted by Curto on February 8, 2012 at 08:19 AM CST
Official
Star Wars artists Mick & Matt Glebe has created a special one-shot comic book called
Star Wars: Vagabond, and you can download it for free! The story deals with the tortured soul of none other than Darth Vader. The book will be available February 11th, at
Twynsunz.com.
Posted by Curto on February 8, 2012 at 07:59 AM CST
Kinect Star Wars is coming! Slated for an April 3rd release, the Kinect motion capture peripheral will allow you to actually become part of the game and control your favorite characters! To properly promote the release, Microsoft is offering up a
Star Wars-themed system all decked out like your favorite droids. Check out more details over at
Yahoo and
Engadget. Thanks to Aaron and Rob for the tips!
Posted by Curto on February 8, 2012 at 07:51 AM CST
Watch the ForceCast's host Jimmy Mac as he discovers Skywalker Ranch and it's many wonders while attending a mega
Star Wars: Episode I 3D media event. In this special video report, Jimmy sits down with Skywalker Sound's Matthew Wood, CG supervisor of
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Joel Aron, and ILM digital artist John Goodson.
Watch now!
Posted by Curto on February 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM CST
Now that the new Star Wars toys are finally in stores, it's time to check out what's new and improved for collectors & fans. The next spotlight in on the exclusive set of Podracer Pilots figures. Get the full scoop after the jump!
Posted by Curto on February 6, 2012 at 08:17 AM CST
The latest issue of Star Wars Insider features a great article on customizer/photographer Stephen Hayford. You've seen his custom dioramas featured right here on Rebelscum for many years now, and now he's an official artist on StarWars.com. Click on the thumbnails above for a sneak peek, then pick up a copy of the issue for the rest of the interview.
